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Lucy Pook

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Project Site Scheduler
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/11/23
  • END DATE: 12/12/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Project Site Scheduler Immediate start Location - Essex Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 per day (Outside IR35) Duration - 12 months The role We are currently recruiting for a Project Site Scheduler to join a fast paced EPC contractor on a new build waste to energy project based in Essex.

Industrial Relations Advisor / Officer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/11/23
  • END DATE: 12/11/26
  • PAY RATE: $450.0 /DAY
Industrial Relations Advisor / Officer Northeast of London £400-£450 Per Day 24 Months Contract Outside IR35 Immediate Start  Our client is currently looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor/Officer to join their team based in Northeast of London to work on an Energy from Waste project. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Own and understand the details of the NAECI agreement for appropriate application, communication to all key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions & ensure that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
  • Work closely with the HR Manager and Collaboration Working Partner to involve and work with Subcontractors.
  • Investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Support the Procurement team to ensure alignment of Subcontractors to the IR strategy whilst reviewing competency and right to work.
  • Organise and manage Council meetings whilst maintaining close relations with the ECIA and NJC
  • Manage and co-ordinate SPA throughout the Project Lifecycle
 Personal skills:
  • General Construction background
  • Experience in working on a NACEI (The National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) project.
  • Previous role as either a Site Supervisor, Site Manager or Site Steward
  • SSSTS/SMSTS  
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.

Senior Authorised Person
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/13/24
  • END DATE: 4/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person on a 12-month contract for its Scotland site.    The SAP role comes with a day rate of £500.00.      Key skills 
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ). Actively encouraging and leading teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements.
  • Ensure that relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and, in consultation with site management, HSE and Commissioning team, that HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable.
  • Ensure that adequate precautions are taken to provide safety from the system whilst construction / commissioning work is carried out.
  • Oversee installation of the HV switching equipment (11kV or higher in special circumstances) and LV switching equipment
  • Oversee the energisation of the equipment.
  • Responsible for switching operations on the HV and LV switch gear and boards supplied by Contractor and Contractors.
  • Lead the log-out / Tag-out office and coordinate all permit to safe work on the installation.
  • Liaise with the District Network Operator (DNO) and Independent Connection Party (ICP) on all aspects of connections and switching on the network.
  • Participate in site meetings and work closely with Commissioning to ensure full understanding of the testing program.
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SAP role    
  • Scotland
  • £500.00 Per Day
  • 12 Months
  • Outside IR35 
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Civils Completion Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/14/24
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Completions Engineer on a 12 month minimum contract for its West Midlands site. The Completions Engineer role comes with a day rate of £500.00.             Key skills  
  • Oversee final stages of the project reporting into Site Manager on site.
  • Ensure all systems and components are installed and tested to correct standards.
  • Site walks with client and subcontractors to create snagging lists.
  • Oversee sub-contractors to ensure issues are resolved and working on time.
  • Maintain records of all activities and identify and resolve issues during completion phase.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to H&S regulations.
  • Must ideally hold EfW experience, working with or hold an understanding of working for a Principal Contractor.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Completions Engineer role  
  • West Midlands
  • £500.00 Per Day
  • Outside IR35
  • 12 Months Minimum

SISV Site Supervisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/16/26
  • END DATE: 5/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team looking to recruit a SISV Site Supervisor in the Energy from Waste sector on a 3-month contract for a site in the Kent. The SISV Supervisor comes with a day rate of £550.             Key skills  
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ.
  • Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS.
  • Supports proactively the project team to achieve objectives
  • Engage with erection and sub-contractors’ contractors and relevant client representatives.
  • Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
  • Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
  • Plan and implementation of the installation testing procedures
  • Keep the Site Manager informed of all sites related activities
  • Specific knowledge required for the role would be pressure parts, machinery and Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Eningeer)
  • Must be an experience Supervisor in construction on an Energy from Waste project either with an EPC or sub-contractor.
  • Must hold an in-date SSSTS.
  • Experience with ALP software will also be highly beneficial.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the SISV Site Supervisor role  
  • Kent
  • £550.00 Per Day
  • 3 months
  • Outside IR35

Electrical Project Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/24
  • END DATE: 2/28/25
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Subcontractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit an Electrical Project Manager on an 8 month contract for its West Bromwich site.    The Electrical Project Manager role comes with a day rate of £500.      Key skills    
  • Installation of HV supply packages
  • Experience managing multiple subcontractors.
  • Have had experience working with 11kv power supply's
  • Document day-to-day activity for the Electrical Install.
  • Ideally have project experience such as Energy from Waste is a desirable.
  • Ability to organise and manage time effectively.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with other teams within the company
  • Ability to show good leadership
  • A good understanding of the hazards which may arise during the work and the precautions which need to be taken
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Electrical Project Manager role    
  • West Bromwich
  • £500.00 Per Day
  • 8 Months
 

Finishing Foreman
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/24
  • END DATE: 10/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $300.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Principal Contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a Finishing Foreman on a 3-month contract for its Leeds site.    The Finishing Foreman role comes with a day rate of £300.00.      Key skills    
  • Co-ordination of internal fit-out for an office fit-out.
  • Overseen various packages such as drylining, ceiling, flooring, decoration, joinery and general building works.
  • Co-ordination of M&E Contractors alongside other Supervisors
  • Hold Site & H&S knowledge and logistics.
  • Enforce site standards.
  • Must hold a good understanding of quality management system and able to plan, monitor and control all aspects.
  • Must have a Shopfitting / Building background
  • SSSTS / SMSTS
  • First Aid
  • CSCS Card
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Finishing Foreman role    
  • Leeds
  • £300.00 Per Day
  • 3 Months 
 

Scaffold Coordinator
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/5/24
  • END DATE: 6/16/25
  • PAY RATE: $400.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Scaffold Coordinator on a long-term contract for its West Midlands site. The Scaffold Coordinator role comes with a rate of £400.00 per day.                  
  • Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW).
  • Actively encourages and lead contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSW requirements.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSW requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSW team.
  • Act as the principal contact in the co-ordination of all scaffolding equipment on site. Chair co-ordination meetings between the various contractors on site to ensure the minimum hindrance to the construction work.
  • Ensure all scaffolding operations are planned, organised, and undertaken by competent persons. Ensure that the scaffolding equipment is positioned and installed so, as to minimise any risks e. g. from the load falling or striking people.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment is suitable for the proposed use and is marked with any appropriate information to be taken its safe use into account.
  • Ensure that scaffolding equipment and scaffolding accessories are subject to a periodic thorough examination to confirm they are fit for purpose. Design and pre-plan the scaffold including weight limitations, scaffold type, fall protection, tie-offs, supports.
  • Candidate must hold a CISRS card and an SSSTS or equivalent.
  • Must have experience on large construction projects.
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Scaffold Coordinator role  
  • West Midlands
  • £400.00 Per Day
  • 12-18 Months Minimum Contract
  • Outside IR35

Project Scheduler
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/1/26
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Project Scheduler on a 24-month contract for a project in Wisbech from June 2026.             Key skills
  • Develop, maintain, and update Site System Time Schedules, integrating construction, M&E, and commissioning activities.
  • Monitor and report schedule performance using CPM and Float Management, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Coordinate schedules across internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners, resolving issues proactively.
  • Provide weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves, supporting the Construction Manager with on-site data collection.
  • Maintain an as-built schedule, comparing baseline vs actual progress, and recommend improvements to prevent delays.
  • Must hold a degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Must hold Project Scheduler experience in heavy/industrial sectors and projects, ideally EfW / Power generation.
  • Must have strong skill sets within MS, MS Projects and advanced Primavera P6.
  • Must hold valid safety certifications such as a SCC, CSCS or CCNSG card.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of Project Scheduler role  
  • Wisbech
  • June 2026
  • 24 Months min
  • Competitive Day Rate

HSE Advisor
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 6/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $475.0 /DAY

HSE Advisor – EFW Northeast of London January 2024

18 Months minimum Outside IR35 £450-475 Per Day About the role: Astute’s Power team is currently partnering with an EPC Contractor on a new build Energy from Waste facility to recruit a HSE Advisor in the North east of London. The HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate of £450-475 per day, Outside IR35. Responsibilities and duties:
  • Dealing with day-to- day H&S requirements and compliance on site..
  • Prepared to challenge and give solutions.
  • implement the expected standards and advising contractors.
  • Manage H&S Training with H&S Manager
  • Controlling site H&S systems and have regular discussions on site about H&S performance with Site Managers and Contract Managers.

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Experience in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • Mechanical & Electrical background
  • Knowledge within the Energy from Waste / Power Industry
  • NEBOSH (Essential)
  • Flexibility to work weekends. How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more. INDPOWER